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APM Introductory Certificate

The achievement of the Association for Project Management (APM) 'Introductory Certificate: The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification' is an excellent way to demonstrate a basic awareness of project management and how projects differ from 'business as usual' activities. Delivered by fully accredited trainers and industry leading experts with extensive experience of applying the APM approach, the course ensures that delegates gain sufficient understanding to be confident in the practical application of project management as an informed team member.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for those looking to gain an understanding of project management, or those who are not directly involved in project management but who wish to become familiar with project management processes and key terms.

It is also ideal for project managers as a pre-cursor to more advanced certification such as the APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification.

Examination

The APM Introductory Certificate exam is scheduled at a convenient time to this course. Please contact us to discuss availability and pricing quoting code FPMEX-3.

Prior knowledge

This is an intensive two-day course and delegates will be expected to undertake around 10 hours pre-course work in order to be fully prepared. Delegates will be provided with pre-course reading by email prior to attending the course. Success on the course will be enhanced by close attention to the pre-reading materials.

Delegates who have not received pre-course reading material within one week of the start of the course should contact their QA Account Manager or email info@qa.com.

Objectives:

At the end of this course you will be able to:

Differentiate between project management and the operating environment

Define the management structure by which projects operate

Apply project management planning

Describe project scope management

Contribute to scheduling and resource management

Apply risk management and issue management

Define project quality management

Manage communication in the project environment

Recognise the importance of stakeholder management

Explain principles of leadership and teamwork

Course Outline:

The Introductory Certificate: The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification course follows the syllabus provided by APM, which is built around the APM Body of Knowledge 6th edition. The course provides delegates with a broad understanding of the underpinning tools, techniques and principles that are fundamental to successful project delivery.

The course is intensive and therefore delegates are also advised to undertake some revision work in the evening to prepare for the Introductory Certificate examination that will be taken at the end of the course. The additional work required during evenings will comprise consolidation reading and mock examination questions

Project Management and the Operating Environment

Projects are undertaken in a unique environment. Delegates are introduced to the factors that shape that environment.

Objectives:

Differentiate between project management and the operating environment

Define the management structure by which projects operate

Apply project management planning

Describe project scope management

Contribute to scheduling and resource management

Apply risk management and issue management

Define project quality management

Manage communication in the project environment

Recognise the importance of stakeholder management

Explain principles of leadership and teamwork

Course Outline:

The Introductory Certificate: The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification course follows the syllabus provided by APM, which is built around the APM Body of Knowledge 6th edition. The course provides delegates with a broad understanding of the underpinning tools, techniques and principles that are fundamental to successful project delivery.

The course is intensive and therefore delegates are also advised to undertake some revision work in the evening to prepare for the Introductory Certificate examination that will be taken at the end of the course. The additional work required during evenings will comprise consolidation reading and mock examination questions

Project Management and the Operating Environment

Projects are undertaken in a unique environment. Delegates are introduced to the factors that shape that environment.

Differences between a project and business as usual

Purpose and core components of project management and the benefits of effective project management

Programme and portfolio management

Project environment and the PESTLE acronym

Use and phases of a typical project life cycle and reasons for structuring projects into phases

In addition to understanding the tools and techniques of project management the key aspects of engaging with people are covered.

Definition and methods of communication

Barriers to effective communication

The communication plan

Leadership and teamwork

Role of project team leader

Teamwork models

Introductory Certificate: The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification Examination (not included in price of this course)

If delegates want to sit the exam, please call us to book and enquire about pricing quoting code FPMEX-3

Key exam information:

One hour

Closed book

60 multiple-choice questions

60% pass mark

Throughout the Introductory Certificate: The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification course, delegates will be provided with lots of examples of examination questions. There will be a number of exercises and 'question-and-answer' sessions that will help to consolidate the learning, thereby ensuring that delegates are more than adequately prepared for the final examination.

Please note: delegates must bring photographic identification with them on the exam day (e.g. passport, driving license, company secure access card, student card) as it is an examination requirement to present it to the invigilator prior to the exam. Failure to produce a valid form of photographic identification may result in a candidate not being able to sit the exams. For any questions about what form of identification is acceptable, please contact your Account Manager or the QA Examination

Please note, this course does not include the exam in the cost. To book the exam and take it at the end of your course please book on code FPMEX-3 with one of our team.